Whirlpool EH180FXL User Manual
Whifipool
CHEST FREEZER
Models EH150FXL, EH180FXL
(Shown)
EH230FXL, EH270FXL
Use and
Guide
Safety
First
Child entrapment,
and suffocation, are not
things of the past.
Junked or abandoned
freezers are sflll dan
gerous... even if they will
“just sit in the garage a
few days.”
If you are getfing rid
of your old freezer, do it
safely. Please read the
enclosed safety book
let from the Association
of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.
Care
Lock
Interior Light
Baskets
Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here
When you need service, or
call with a question, have
this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Se
rial Numbers (from the plate
on the lower right side of the
cabinet).
2. Purchase date from sales
slip.
Copy this information in
these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and
sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Defrost Water
Drain Cover
Cold Control
Signal Light
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Before you plug it in
Before using your freezer, you ore personally
responsible for making sure that it...
• is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
• is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and ground
ing. (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements
and Grounding Instructions! )
• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
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• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
• is properly maintained.
• is in a dry sheltered area.
• is used in an area where the room tempera
ture will not exceed 110°F (43.3°C).
• is not run where there are explosive fumes.
• is not used by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.
• is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
Remove Sales Label...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before
using the freezer. Remove any left over glue with
rubbing alcohol.
Note: DO NOT REMOVE the Care and Ser
vice label on the inside lid. This permanent
label provides immediate information
should it be needed. Do not remove Tech
Sheet permanently attached to bock of
cabinet.
Clean It...
Clean your freezer before using it. See clean
ing instructions on page 4.
1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
weight of fully loaded freezer.
2. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on
all sides of freezer and 2 inches (5 cm) at
back. Leave room at top for lid to open all the
way.
3. It should not be necessory to remove the lid
during installation. If, for any reason, the hinges
need adjustment, see your authorized
WHIRLPOOL dealer.
4. Do not cover the freezer with items such as
blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
Level Chest Freezer...
from end to end and front to back so that the lid
will seal properly.
Defrost Drain Cover...
Installing Defrost Drain Cover:
1. Remove cover from literature package.
2. Check drawing on page one for placement.
3. Install cover.
type wall receptacle
3-prong
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power cord
Recommended Grounding Method
A115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only. 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided The receptacle should not be con
trolled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from
the literature package inside your freezer. Do not
use an extension cord.
grounding plug
Using your freezer
Setting the Cold Control...
1. Insert a coin in the slot of the Cold Control to
turn it
2. Turn control to Number 3. This setting will main
tain zero zone temperatures under normal op
erating conditions.
Adjusting Cold Control...
1. Turn control to higher number for colder
temperatures.
2. Turn to lower number tor less cold temperatures
Cooling Freezer First...
1. Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling
with frozen food.
2. Let it cool overnight before adding large
amount of unfrozen food.
Note: When freezer is first started the compressor
will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It
may take up to 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending
on room temperature and the number of times
the freezer lid is opened.
After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will
turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at
proper temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This
is normal. The freezer’s design and main function
is to remove heat from packages and air space
inside the freezer. This heat is transferred to the
room air so the walls of the freezer may be warm,
Key Eject Lock...
The key eject lock can help reduce the hazard
of child entrapment.
To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the
key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring
loaded so the key cannot be lett in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer
for a replacement.
Exterior Signal Light...
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To replace burned out signal light:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Carefully snap out light cover and assembly
with a screwdriver by inserting it under the
end of metal edge of the light. Be oareful not
to chip finish on freezer.
3. Unplug burned out signal light and replace
with a new one. Signal light can be ordered
from your Whirlpool dealer.
4. Then, snap light assembly into place.
5. Plug cord into outlet.
Replacing Interior Light...
1. Unplug freezer.
2. Replace bulb with a 15-watt appliance bulb.
3. Plug in freezer.
Sliding Baskets...
can be moved from side to side when load
ing or unloading food below it. The basket also
can be lifted out of the freezer completely.
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
If the signal light is not glowing, immediately
check:
• tor power interruption,
• the power plug; it may be disconnected from
the outlet,
• the warning light; it may be burned out.
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